The rise of dictatorships after World War I primarily resulted from — A)nationalism, economic depression and the lack of strong leadership
B)new political ideas and economic prosperity
C)the spread of democracy and rise of industrialism
D)the Treaty of Versailles and the United States having a dictator

A) Nationalism, economic depression and the lack of strong leadership.

Explanation:

Dictatorship increased after the end of the First World War. This was largely due to the fact that there was a massive economic depression, leading to poor economic conditions of nations.

Moreover, the people felt the need for a new sense of nationalism with a good leader to help lead them. And taking advantage of such conditions, famous dictators like Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin began making promises to their respective people, with the promise to lead them to a better tomorrow. And the people believed them, for they felt they need a strong leader capable of bringing order and elevate their economic and living conditions.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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